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Arts of Indonesia, Balique We collect fine examples of art from all the Islands of the Indonesian archipelago Our gallery is our home. Beads have played a part in the history.

There are over 300 distinct cultures in Indonesia, each with its unique history of art. Some are from archeological diggings, dating over 1000s of years, trade beads from Europe, India and China. Even today there is an energetic bead making industry. Textiles, both batik and woven, sculpture. bronzes dating back 2500 years, ceramic, stone carvings, terracotta. In over 40 years of travel we feel that we have only touched the tip of the iceberg.

12/11/2024

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Veronica opened up her treasure box and produced this wonderful old lace jacket. We bought it in about 1980 in the Jogta...
19/09/2023

Veronica opened up her treasure box and produced this wonderful old lace jacket. We bought it in about 1980 in the Jogta market. I think that it has never been worn. The lace is so fine.
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For our seen but not bought file. We can buy this for you if you are interested but you need to be quick. Message me if ...
28/08/2023

For our seen but not bought file. We can buy this for you if you are interested but you need to be quick. Message me if you are interested.
Pre-Islamic priest's Ganesha stave or club. Found in a river in Java. About 40 cm long. I am not sure what it is made from, nor its age except that it is very old.

This exquisite carving Of Krishna playing the flute while dancing on Nandi we purchased 30 years ago from the studio of ...
24/06/2023

This exquisite carving Of Krishna playing the flute while dancing on Nandi we purchased 30 years ago from the studio of Ida Bagus Tilem.
This is an unusual mix of stories. Krishna playing the flute is a common image, but not dancing on Nandi. Usually, Shiva dances on Nandi.
Carved in Suar wood. by Made Djenek. Ht 68 x 32 x 15 cm
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36. Very rare Ming Swatow seribu pecha glaze. This bowel is unusually large and in terrific condition. Over 400 years ol...
15/06/2023

36. Very rare Ming Swatow seribu pecha glaze. This bowel is unusually large and in terrific condition. Over 400 years old. Underglaze decoration of roses and swirls executed with bold freehand brush strokes.The glaze has the fine crackle of seribu pecha intentionally fired. The rim is everted and there are some minor chips consistent with its age. $1200

35. Swatow Jar. It has a clear glaze with cobalt blue underglaze decoration. The inside of the foot is glazed. The porce...
15/06/2023

35. Swatow Jar. It has a clear glaze with cobalt blue underglaze decoration. The inside of the foot is glazed. The porcelain is a greyish colour. The jar is undamaged with no chips pr cracks. Collection No C05/2 Size Ht 9.3 x 8.2 cm $185

C108 Chicken cup painted in the duchai technique. Found buried in Sumbawa. The glaze has oxidized slightly and in those ...
03/06/2023

C108 Chicken cup painted in the duchai technique. Found buried in Sumbawa. The glaze has oxidized slightly and in those places, the soil colour has penetrated. There is a maker's or dynasty mark on the foot that I think is Kangxi (16th cent), Size 4.2 x 9.1 cm. $150

C 106 Yuan or Sung dynasty Bottle. South China or Thai kiln. ( 12th cent +/-) Dark brown oxidised glaze over a biscuit c...
01/06/2023

C 106 Yuan or Sung dynasty Bottle. South China or Thai kiln. ( 12th cent +/-) Dark brown oxidised glaze over a biscuit ceramic. In perfect condition with no chips or breaks. Size 9 x 7 cm $120

C105 Kendi. Yuan dynasty (14th cent) with a cylindrical neck and everted lip. It has a tapering spout, The glaze is dark...
01/06/2023

C105 Kendi. Yuan dynasty (14th cent) with a cylindrical neck and everted lip. It has a tapering spout, The glaze is dark brown to black over a buff stone ware ceramic. Ht 13.8 x 13 cm. Fujian (Fukien – Southern China) ware $550
Ref. Oriental Trade Ceramics in South East Asia 10th to 16th Century, National Gallery of Victoria 1980 No 9 and No 10 p 35

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